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The T&E Inner Circle | Asset Protection Trusts: New Developments August 3, 2026 | 2:30 PM EST
Suggested talking points
Recent state legislative changes to perpetual trust duration rules have created material shifts in how advisors structure multi-generational wealth transfers—specifically, the elimination of the generation-skipping tax considerations that previously constrained trust design in certain jurisdictions.
Asset protection trust creditor-avoidance standards have tightened considerably since 2024, with courts applying heightened scrutiny to self-settled trusts; practitioners should discuss the heightened documentation requirements and timing considerations now necessary to demonstrate legitimate non-tax purposes.
The interaction between asset protection trusts and evolving spousal elective share statutes across multiple states has created planning complexities that require state-by-state analysis; this is particularly relevant for high-net-worth clients with multistate real estate holdings or business interests.
Position around the specific compliance and legislative landscape shifts affecting trust structure decisions, rather than broad wealth management trends.
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